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Video. Robert De Niro Honored in Rome with the Capitoline Wolf Award

Robert De Niro received Rome's Capitoline Wolf Award for his cultural impact and Italian heritage and met Pope Leo XIV, who gave him a Rosary, during a 48-hour visit.

  • Robert De Niro was honored in Rome with the Lupa Capitolina, the city’s highest honor, presented by Roberto Gualtieri, Mayor of Rome, at the Campidoglio, framed by the Imperial Forums.
  • De Niro, who noted his Molisan family ties, said the recognition was especially meaningful during his 48-hour visit to Rome, which he had hoped to conclude with a handshake from the Pope.
  • A brief Vatican audience included a light English exchange, a photo with the five people accompanying De Niro, and a Rosary presented by the Holy Father in the Sala del Tronetto of the Apostolic Palace.
  • Cultural affinity surfaced as the Pope and Robert De Niro shared a moment, with friends recalling the Pope's long love of movies and De Niro replying `For me as well`.
  • Robert De Niro's visit culminated in a papal reception that Pope Leo XIV attended at the Vatican, where the pontiff greeted the group `Good morning!`.
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American actor Robert de Niro spent 48 hours in Rome and stopped in the Vatican, where he met Pope Leon of XIV, who had a short conversation.

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The North American pope Leão XIV received actor Robert De Niro at the Palace Throne Hall and, in addition to receiving him with a compliment in English, offered him a third at the end of the meeting.

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Pope Leo XIV received legendary Hollywood actor Robert De Niro at the Vatican on Friday, ANSA reports, according to Agerpres.

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Euronews broke the news in France on Friday, November 7, 2025.
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